RNZN Divers Dispose of World War II Bombs in Vanuatu
Explosive Second World War relics that have lain underwater in Port Vila for nearly 80 years have been rendered safe by Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) divers, at the request…
HMNZS Manawanui Survey & Bomb Disposal in South Pacific
Dive and hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui has arrived in Niue, the first stop in a seven-week deployment to the southwest Pacific. Operation Calypso will involve the 70-strong Royal New Zealand…
Royal Navy Trains Ukrainian Counterparts in Scotland
Ukrainian troops are learning how to disarm and defuse Russian bombs, booby traps and mines from their towns, fields, rivers and lakes. Royal Navy divers, bomb disposal and mine warfare…
Divers Assist With WWII Bombs in Tuvalu Waters
Twenty two 500lb WWII-era Aerial Bombs have been located underwater at Nanumea in Tuvalu, by members of the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and United…